20-16652 In November 2020, the Delta Police Department (DPD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) embarked on a large-scale drug investigation in Delta and Richmond. Project Rolling Thunder resulted in the recommendation of criminal charges against multiple people. The criminal process is ongoing with a publication ban in place and the DPD can make no further comment on the criminal matter. DPD...

2023-22810 Shortly before 3:45 pm on Sunday, September 24 th , 2023, a serious collision occurred on 80 th Avenue at 113B St, in North Delta. The collision involved a grey motorcycle and a white sedan. As a result of the collision, the motorcycle operator, a 17-year-old North Delta youth received serious but non-life-threatening injuries. To advance the investigation, Delta...

File 2023-21340 UPDATED Sept 8th, 7am: Both missing sisters have been located in good condition. Photos and identity information removed from our release for privacy reasons. Thank you to the public who supported our search for them. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (Names removed) left their North Delta home together at 3:00 am September 6 th , 2023. While the girls were initially in...

Delta Police Department (DPD) Sergeant Katie Garcia is not your average police officer. She has gone above and beyond in a variety of different ways. Last week, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognized Katie’s commitment and achievements with a Top 40 Under 40 award. The IACP’s award program is designed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals under...

On International Overdose Awareness Day, I’m reminded of the letter I penned earlier this year discussing the insights BC could adopt from Portugal’s model of drug decriminalization. When Portugal embarked on their brave journey in 2001, treating drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one, the world took notice. And now, as BC forges ahead with...

September 5 th marks the eagerly awaited return of our youth to school, signalling the beginning of another academic year. It's an exciting day as many seize the opportunity to reunite with friends and acquaintances after the summer break. Particularly in South Delta, a unique tradition has emerged where young people gather on this evening, commonly referred to as "Hell...

File 2023-20531 Highway 17 at 56 th Street in Delta was closed for several hours following a serious collision. On August 27 th , just before 7:30 pm, a three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection. The collision involved one vehicle striking a concrete median, rolling over, and striking a second car. A third vehicle was involved when the concrete barrier...

File 2023-19673 Just before 7am on August 17 th , 2023, a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of River Road and 72 nd Street in the Tilbury Industrial District. The collision resulted in critical injuries to a motorcyclist, who remains in hospital. A dark grey BMW motorcycle travelled westbound on River Road and collided with an eastbound white Toyota...

With heavy hearts, the Delta Police Department (DPD) shares the news of the passing of a retired family member, Caber, who was also Canada’s first Victim Services Justice Facility Dog. Caber was a trailblazer. Working with victims of trauma and crime, Caber became a provider of stability for many who needed a supporting hand. Caber received approval to work within...

File 2023-18293 On August 1, 2023, at approximately 5:51 p.m., the Delta Police Department (DPD) received reports that a high-performance sports car had crashed into two unoccupied vehicles parked in the 11700 Block of 81A Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, DPD members were informed by a group of witnesses that a lone male running westbound on 81A Avenue was...